Biography

Name

Patricia

Nickname

pdean

Year of Birth

11/15/1937

Gender

Female

Location

Californid

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

Have had pulmonary fibrosis for 12 years. Probably longer but that’s when I was diagnosed. Not much progression until lately. I have had a productive cough for six months. Tried different treatment and nothing helps. Using my oxygen most of the time these days. I’m 83 years old.

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

Oxygen

Current medication regimen

None

Lung transplantation status

ineligible

Supplemental Oxygen

yes

Best advice for PF symptom management

Oxygen is only treatment. Some nose spray for cough.

Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

no

How did you find us?

Facebook

How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PF?

Diagnosed 12 years ago

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